O’Dell, Bessie Foutz

Bessie Mae Foutz O’Dell, age 87 formerly of Dublin passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in the Richfield Nursing Center Salem. Born December 28, 1932 in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Warren Lafayett Foutz and Carula Bell Lemons Foutz.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Rudolph O’Dell; one daughter, Kathie Lynn Quesenberry; brothers, James Anthony Foutz, Warren Junior Foutz and Linwood Foutz and sister, Dorothy (Dot) O’Dell.

Mr. and Mrs. O’Dell formed the Max Mountain Gospel Singers in 1955 in Pulaski. They made records and tapes and had a program on WBLB radio for many years.

She is survived by

Daughter & Son-in-law: Ann & Larry Davidson – Draper

Son: Daniel Kenneth O’Dell – Bland

Grandchildren
Larry Kevin Davison
Brent Erik Davidson
Randal Floyd O’Dell
Russell Brady Quesenberry
Amy Lynn Smith

12 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter

Sister: Jean Wilson – Arizona

Son-in-law: Danny Quesenberry – Dublin

Daughter-in-law: Brenda Dickerson O’Dell – Pearisburg

Private family graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pastor Michael Blouse officiating. Flowers are appreciated and you can also make donations in her memory to the Pulaski County Animal Shelter @ 80 Dublin Park Rd, Dublin, VA 24084.

Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.